Navy arrests 15 fishermen engaged in illegal fishing

Naval craft attached to the Eastern Naval Command on routine patrol arrested 15 fishermen with 02 FGDs engaged in illegal fishing in the seas off Trincomalee on 19th September 2014.

The arrested persons along with illegal fishing nets and FGDs were handed over to the Trincomalee harbour police for further investigations.

Sri Lanka Navy

The Sri Lanka Navy is a well-balanced and cohesive force, capable of operating in waters around Sri Lanka effectively safeguarding our national interests.

Navy's operational capability on land too was improved tremendously during the recent past, due to the requirement of giving assistance to Sri Lanka Army and Police to maintain law and order during operational requirements and other emergencies on land.